Seats Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows four common seats related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (four problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Chevrolet Silverado


Recently reported Seats problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

The Front Seat Recliner problem

While traveling 35 mph,on the highway left front seat collapsed backward then forward. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the reclining mechanism wore out. This problem has happened twice in a little over one year.   Read details...

The Seats problem

I was stopped in traffic and was rear ended by a Ford f-150 going 20-40 mph estimated. Both my son and I were hurled backwards because the seats collapsed backwards. We both sustained injuries to our necks and backs.   Read details...

The Seat Broken problem

Started from stop and the back of the driver seat flipped backwards. I was holding on the steering wheel and as I fell back my foot came off the gas pedal and the bottom of the seat slid forward. I was able to get up in time to hit brake and avoid hitting car in front. I did not sustain injury.   Read details...


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